Image description
The low sun sets behind the hills along Lake Lucerne, creating a distinct lighting atmosphere on the water. A small boat is visible on the calm surface of the lake.
- Date taken
- August 22, 2026
- Resolution
- 5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/100 s
- Aperture
- f/22
- ISO
- 1250
- Focal length
- 45 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this shot at 45 mm, a small aperture of f/22 was chosen to create the sunstar effect from the low-hanging sun. The ISO setting of 1250, combined with a shutter speed of 1/100 s, provided sufficient exposure for the lighting atmosphere on the water given the conditions.
- Use a small aperture like f/22 to achieve the sunstar effect when shooting directly into the sun.
- Pay attention to reflections on the water surface caused by the fading light when framing subjects like the small boat.
- Select a shutter speed fast enough at a 45 mm focal length to capture the boat and the water surface without blur.